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From the creative genius Tim Burton that brought us The Nightmare Before Christmas and Edward Scissorhands comes the comedic and offbeat Frankenweenie, a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. With this interview provided for us, we catch up with iconic film director Tim Burton to find out more about the upcoming home release of the film on Blu-ray and DVD.

Frankenweenie will be available on 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Platforms on January 8.

Disneyland announced today a new ticket offer starting today until February 26th. Get three day park hopper ticket for just $220 and save up to $30 per ticket. This offer is only availiable by purchasing it in advance.

This morning Disney chairman Tom Staggs announced MyMagic+ that will give guests more opportunities to customize and personalize their entire visit. One of the main compnent is the My Disney Experience that will allow guests to book dining and other experiences and reserve times for their favorite attractions, shows and more through an enhanced FastPass system, FastPass+.

Also apart of the MyMagic+ experience is the MagicBand. Worn on the wrist, it will serve as a guest’s room key, theme park ticket, access to FastPass+ selections, PhotoPass card and optional payment account all rolled into one.

In anticipation of Monsters, University, Disney and Pixar are releasing their hit film Monsters, Inc for the first time in 3D on February 19th! Not only will the film be 3D, the Combo Pack comes with a regular Blu-ray disc, DVD and hours of Bonus Features!

Now through March 31, 2013, D23 Members can get savings off purchases in-store and online. Simply use the online code TAKE15 at DisneyStore.com or visit your local Disney Store and present a special printable coupon at checkout to get 15 percent off your entire purchase.

With just two months before the anticipated debut of OZ THE GREAT & POWERFUL, we get a slew of new official images from Disney to enjoy. They don't offer a look at much that we haven't seen already with previous stills or trailers but the new stills offer more detailed looks of the scenery and costumes created for the film.

The folks at PixarPlanet recently pointed way to Disney-Pixar's newest animated short film, THE BLUE UMBRELLA. The newest short from the house of the lamp will precede Monster's University in theaters starting June 21.

Those familiar with the 1946 Disney Short "Johnny Fedora and Alice Blue Bonnet" will understand the premise quite quickly. According to Disney, "It is just another evening commute until the rain starts to fall, and the city comes alive to the sound of dripping rain pipes, whistling awnings and gurgling gutters. And in the midst, two umbrellas—one blue, one not—fall eternally in love."

D23 Members will receive special savings when purchasing VIP tickets to see MULAN at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood from February 8 - March 6. Tickets are $19 (regularly $22) and include reserved seating, popcorn, and soda. Plus, before each showing, Mulan will make an appearance live on stage.

Last month, Disney empowered Club Penguin players to help change the world during the holiday season during their sixth annual Coins for Change event.

Club Penguin held a virtual bake sale with players baking millions of in-game cookies and then buying cookies using their virtual coins. This year, penguins donated 13.7 billion coins, shattering 2010’s record by more than 1.2 billion coins!

MouseInfo is proud to present our newest sponsor, Castles and Dreams Travel which specializes in trips to the Disney Parks. This article today is written by Kirsten who had the chance to take a special Adventures by Disney tour of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Below is her recap of the trip!

Disney recently announced the Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue at Disneyland. They've received a good bit of response to this new Limited Time Magic offering and have released even more information for guests interested in trying to attend one of the showings.

We're in the final stretch of the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort and as the holidays wind down, the parks will be getting ready for LIMITED TIME MAGIC.

Decorations are already starting to disappear and it's also already getting its first dose of the Limited promotion with the Dia De Reyes celebration at the Festival Arena. We also take a look around Big Thunder Mountain which goes into quite a lengthy refurbishment starting next week.

We have known for months that a new show would be debuting at the Fatasyland Theater at Disneyland and today Disney has finally announced what the new show coming to the theater this summer will be...

"Mickey and the Magical Map" will follow the sorcerer Yen Sid who has the power to take dreamers to any place through this magical map. But when young apprentice Mickey Mouse attempts to paint the map’s one unfinished spot, he stumbles into a fantastic adventure through worlds of music, color and beloved characters, as he discovers the mystery of the map’s magic!

The Disneyland Resort launches Limited Time Magic with the celebration of Three Kings Day at Disneyland Park, Jan. 4-6, 2013, followed by “A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue” Jan. 10.

These special events are the first of many magical experiences, both big and small, that will add an extra sprinkle of pixie dust for guests at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks, throughout 2013.